Frans Nielsen (leg) will be evaluated Monday to determine the extent of his injury, according to Newsday.

Nielsen (leg) will be evaluated Monday to determine the extent of his injury, according to Newsday.

Analysis:

Nielsen was forced to leave the game early Sunday after taking a hit but returned for the final period but apparently he's not out of the woods yet. The Islanders may be playing it safe in regards to this injury or there may be more going on here than meets the eye.